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Does a VPN protect you from hackers?

January 13th, 2023 in Privacy basics

A VPN can help to protect you from hackers on unsecured public WiFi networks. Malicious hackers try to gain unauthorized access to or otherwise disrupt…

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How do free VPNs make money?

January 6th, 2023 in Privacy basics

Most “free” VPNs aren’t really free because you pay with your personal data. If you’re looking for a virtual private network (VPN), it’s tempting to…

What does a VPN protect you from?

January 6th, 2023 in Privacy basics

A virtual private network (VPN) is an essential tool for maintaining your privacy when using the internet. It connects your device to a VPN server, which…

Do you need a VPN on your iPhone?

December 16th, 2022 in Privacy basics

Your iPhone is a full-fledged computer that’s almost always connected to the internet and capable of doing almost everything a desktop or laptop PC can…

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5 reasons to use a VPN for streaming

December 2nd, 2022 in Privacy basics

A good VPN can help you stream your favorite TV shows and movies wherever you travel and protect your privacy and security online. What’s a…

How to change your IP address on iPhone

November 18th, 2022 in Privacy basics

Learn how to change your IP address on your iPhone to protect your privacy and access content restricted by your location.  Your iPhone’s public IP…

How to change your Netflix region

October 10th, 2022 in Privacy basics

A VPN allows you to watch your favorite Netflix shows when traveling abroad.  Despite increased competition, Netflix is still the most popular streaming service in…

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What is bandwidth throttling? How to tell if your ISP is limiting your internet

October 7th, 2022 in Privacy basics

If you think your internet is not as fast as it should be or that videos are constantly buffering, it could be that your internet…

How to change your IP address for free

September 28th, 2022 in Privacy basics

Every device that connects directly to the internet is assigned an IP address by your internet service provider (ISP). In general, this number uniquely identifies…

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